Programme 2025
Here is the Quekett Microscopical Club Programme for July – December 2025. Many meetings are held in the Natural History Museum in London, but please check the venue carefully before travelling to a meeting. The Quekett is keen to promote links with other microscopical clubs and societies: meetings of some of the UK clubs with which we have connections are shown in the Programme, and details of their meetings will be found by following the relevant links.
Iceni Microscopy Study Group (IMSG). Most meetings in Bergh Apton, Norfolk
Leeds Microscopical Society (LMS) Most meetings in Alwoodley, Leeds, or by 
Manchester Microscopical & Natural History Society (MMS)
Kernow Microscopical Society (KMS) Most meetings in Truro.
Northamptonshire Natural History Society (NNHS)
Northamptonshire Natural History Society & Northampton U3A (NNHS)
Non-members are usually welcome at Quekett meetings, but please check with the Meetings Secretary.
Events shown indented and in italics are not arranged by the Quekett, although we will be represented at some of them. Any enquiries should be directed to the local organiser.
Here is a downloadable (.pdf) version of the Programme
July 2025
Tuesday 1st to Thursday 3rd July 2025 – Manchester
Royal Microscopical Society – Microscience Microscopy Congress
Manchester Central Conference Centre. See https://www.mmc-series.org.uk/ for further information
Sunday 6th July 2025 – 10.00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Northampton
Northamptonshire Natural History Society Annual Exhibition
Exhibition of microscopy. Includes sales, exhibits and talks. Sales and exhibits in the morning, with lectures in the afternoon. Contact John Smith, Secretary, for more information.
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, NN1 1LD.
Tuesday 8th July 2025 – 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – London
Committee Meeting
Angela Marmont Centre, Natural History Museum, South Kensington, London, SW7 5BD.
…followed by…
Tuesday 8th July 2025 – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – London
The L. V. Martin Lecture
“Moss Safari” – given by Dr Andrew Chandler-Grevatt
Neil Chalmers Seminar Room, Natural History Museum, South Kensington, London, SW7 5BD.
The lecture will be streamed live by
Tuesday 22nd July 2025 – 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. – only.
Gossip Meeting – led by Elizabeth Beaton
Marine algae
Saturday 26th July 2025 – 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Bee sperm
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
Other Clubs & Societies
August 2025
Saturday 2nd August 2025 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Letchworth
Microscopium – The Microscopists’ Fair
The Quekett sales event. Book a table
Letchworth Settlement, 229 Nevells Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4UB
Please note the Club’s sales policy
Saturday 9th August 2025 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Horsham
Excursion to Warnham Local Nature Reserve
Collect and study samples at this varied nature reserve. Free parking. For details contact Graham Matthews.
Warnham Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2RA.
Saturday 16th August 2025 – 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Hay infusions: pond visit
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17thAugust 2025 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Downe
Down House Microscopy Weekend
The Quekett will be participating as part of our outreach programme.
Down House, Luxted Road, Downe, Kent, BR6 7JT.
Other Clubs & Societies
September 2025
Sunday 7th September 2025 – 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Chinbrook
Grove Park Carnival and Dog Show
Free family event in Chinbrook Meadows. Main entrance via Amblecote Road, SE12 9TR.
As part of our outreach programme, the Quekett will be sharing a stall and collecting specimens with Thames21.
Saturday 13th September 2025 – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – .
Committee Meeting
Sunday 14th September 2025 – 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Wimbledon
Wimbledon Common Open Day
The Quekett hopes to have a stand in the Information Centre (SW19 5NR) on Wimbledon Common as part of our outreach programme, but we need volunteers for our stand. A donation car park and the Windmill Tearooms are near the Centre. Short walk from the 93 bus route (alight at Parkside Hospital). The free Open Day features craft and charity stalls, birds of prey, reptiles, farm animals, farm machinery and arena events.
Tuesday 16th September 2025 – 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. – only.
Gossip Meeting
“Petrology”
Saturday 20th September 2025 – 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Plant trichomes
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
Saturday 27th September 2025 – 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Sunbury-on-Thames
Amateur Entomologists’ Society – Annual Exhibition & Trade Fair
Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ.
The Quekett hopes to have a stand at this Exhibition as part of our outreach programme, but we need volunteers for our stand. Admission to the Exhibition is £6 for adults, £3 for under-18s.
Other Clubs & Societies
October 2025
Wednesday 8th October 2025 – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. only.
Pre-Quekex25 Lecture
“Topic TBC”
Saturday 11th October 2025 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Potters Bar
Quekex25 – The Annual Exhibition of Microscopy
Lectures, demonstrations, displays and members’ exhibits.
Elm Court Community Centre, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 3BP.
Contact Lisa Ashby for more information.
Saturday 11th October 2025 – All day – Pool-in-Wharfedale
Postal Microscopical Society
Pool-in-Wharfedale Memorial Hall, LS21 1LG.
Saturday 18th to Monday 20th October 2025 – All day – London
New Scientist Live
Quekett will have a stand as part of its outreach programme. Volunteers are welcome, please contact Robert Ratford.
ExCeL, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL.
Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th October 2025 – all day – Esher
National Honey Show
The Quekett will have a stand in the Trade Hall as part of its outreach programme.
Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ.
Saturday 25th October 2025 – 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Fungi
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
Other Clubs & Societies
November 2025
Saturday 1st November 2025 – 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – London
British Entomological and Natural History Society – Annual Exhibition
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL.
The Quekett hopes to have a stand at this free exhibition as part of our outreach programme, but we need volunteers for our stand.
Saturday 1st November 2025 – 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – London
Geologists’ Association – Festival of Geology
Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BG.
The Quekett is planning to have a stand at this free event as part of our outreach programme
Saturday 8th November 2025 – 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – .
Committee Meeting
Tuesday 11th November 2025 – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – only.
The M. C. Cooke Lecture
“T. H. Huxley”, given by Ann Barrett, Archivist, Imperial College, London.
Saturday 15th November 2025 – 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Fibres and Fabrics
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
Other Clubs & Societies
December 2025
Tuesday 2nd December 2025 – 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. – only.
Gossip Meeting
Topic tbc
Saturday 13th December 2025 – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – only.
Lecture and the Christmas Quiz
Saturday 20th December 2025 – 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Gemstones under the microscope
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
Other Clubs & Societies
Notes
Please note that for evening meetings at the Natural History Museum you need to be in the Museum by 5:30 p.m. to alleviate the problems due to the Museum’s security arrangements.
This page is dynamic, and kept up to date with alterations and additions to the programme. Changes may also be announced on the What’s new? page and on social media.
For any enquiries regarding Quekett events in this programme, please contact the Meetings Secretary.
Events shown indented and in italics are not arranged by the Quekett, although we will be represented at some of these events. Any enquiries should be directed to the local organiser.